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6mo ago I went to a LabCorp and got STD test and I tested…

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6mo ago I went to a LabCorp and got STD test and I tested positive for herpes simplex 2 now I'm starting to have outbreaks more than often a few bumps on the mouth and a few genital but it seems as though it's getting worse can you please tell me is there any way that I can stop this outbreaks altogether is there a prescription medicine that can stop it or prevent it and or is there A natural method I'm desperate please help

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6mo ago I went to a LabCorp and got STD test and I tested positive for herpes simplex 2 now I'm starting to have outbreaks more than often a few bumps on the mouth and a few genital but it seems as though it's getting worse can you please tell me is there any way that I can stop this outbreaks altogether is there a prescription medicine that can stop it or a natural method please help me I'm desperate

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